Boeing has calculated the chances of a series of crew errors leading to CFIT.
Source: tatoeba (33752)
Calculated
/ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪd/
Synonyms for "calculated" (160 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
Verb(3 words)
Adjective(10 words)
algorithmic metriccomputational metricdeceptivedeliberatedeliberate behaviordeliberate changedeliberate decisiondeliberate deliverydeliberate movementdeliberate snub
Noun(5 words)
chess movecomputational evaluationdead reckoningdeliberate pushdeliberate thinking
Strong matches (48)
Verb(12 words)
Adjective(11 words)
digital societydisingenuousestimatedgradual political changeintentional deceptionintentional planintentional tearmachiavellianmeasuredmeasured resultsmeasured values
Noun(9 words)
educated guessfunction valuedgame movesjockeyingmaneuveringmastermindingmeasured eventmeasured kinetic energiesmore arithmetical
Related words (80)
Noun(12 words)
more measured tonemore strategicmost deliberatemost measuredmost numericalnumerical drill onlynumerical factsplanned societiespretend confidencestrategic movetactical legal movetotaled bill
Verb(14 words)
Adjective(16 words)
numerical descriptor typenumerical recordnumerical valueplanned choicepolitical leaderpolitical meetingpolitical movementpolitical systemprecomputedpurposeful community-buildingshrewd debaterstaged smilestrategic descriptorstrategic maneuverstrategic votingwillful destruction
of designon the agendaon the anvilon the calendaron the carpeton the docketon the tapisorganizedplannedplottedpremeditatedpreparedprojectedproposedpurposedpurposefulpurposiverationalizedreasonedscheduled
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adapted, adjusted, advised, aimed, aimed at.
- Sentence evidence is available for calculated, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "calculated".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "calculated"
Keep "calculated" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "calculated" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "calculated", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "calculated" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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More general
11 entriesMore specific
19 entriesalgorithmic methodcalculated chargecalculated feecomputed resultdeliberate actiondeterministic processdifferenceformula driven proceduremaneuvernumerical valueploypremeditated planpremeditationproductquantified parameterratio
Showing 16 of 19 words.
Collocations
5 entriescalculated movecalculated probabilitycalculated resultscalculated riskcalculated value
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
9 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
19 total sentences available.
I calculated that it would cost 300 dollars.
Source: tatoeba (42827)
George calculated the cost of the trip.
Source: tatoeba (52936)
We calculated that we could reach the place within two weeks.
Source: tatoeba (248125)
Showing 4 of 19 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "calculated"?
Closest matches include adapted, adjusted, advised, aimed, aimed at.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "calculated"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.